Suntory Yamazaki

Japanese Whisky

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Tasting notes by fredthefrench on 24th Mar 2013
Mizuwari whisky 82/100

Tasting notes by Rantavahti on 27th Feb 2013
Mix of craft, like Kill Bill vol. 1 89/100

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year old - Mizuwari whisky

    By fredthefrench on 24th Mar 20132013-03-24T22:37:00

    82

    I had a bottle of Yamazaki 12 in my cabinet since a few months and i expected to taste it with Sashimi. Tonight I poured 3 cl in a classic malt glass and, at last, tasted it neat with some of those be… read more

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year old - Mix of craft, like Kill Bill vol. 1

    By Rantavahti on 27th Feb 20132013-02-27T07:51:00

    89

    This was the first taste of Japanese whisky for me and it got me yearning for more. It felt like a good mixture of Japanese and Scottish craftsmanship. Japanese making the whisky like it should be done… read more

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year old - Great Summer Whisky

    By rigmorole on 10th Feb 20132013-02-10T07:03:00

    89

    Nose: Heavy rich maple candy, vanilla, dates. Palette: Thinner than I've heard in reviews. Not nearly as mouth coating as the Tobermory 15. Quite thin by comparison and also quite rudimentary, even … read more

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year old - Autumn Leaves

    By markjedi1 on 5th Feb 20132013-02-05T18:10:00

    89

    Yamazaki is the first distillery in Japan, founded by Shinjiro Torri, in collaboration with his protégé Masetaka Taketsuru (who would later go hiw own way with Yoichi and Miyagikyo). This Yamazaki 18 Year… read more

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year old - Good Intro to Japanese Whisky

    By abunadhMatada on 4th Feb 20132013-02-04T18:55:00

    87

    Got this at Wholefoods for $42, which was the cheapest i could find. Nose of sherry and dry Oak, honey, vanilla, candied oranges. Loads of Spiced wood on the palate some toffee. Finish is about med with… read more

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year old - Japanese Whisky? Hmm....

    By UisgeJon on 4th Jan 20132013-01-04T19:59:00

    71

    Chit chatting with my new favorite whisky bartender the other night, I looked up and saw a couple Japanese labels up on the shelves. I've been hearing a lot of talk about the Japanese scene here on Co… read more

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 10 Year old - Medium whisky

    By MrVintage1990 on 31st Dec 20122012-12-31T11:52:00

    74

    It's a decent whisky but I've tasted better whiskies for this price (+- €45). Definitely worth tasting but I wouldn't buy a 2nd bottle.

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year old - Face Off

    By bourbondrinker on 24th Dec 20122012-12-24T23:10:00

    85

    Its Light colour and fruity nose gave me an expectation of a light whisky. Even the first sips revealed fruit, spice,freshness. But 30 minutes later the whisky had changed...Sweetness, brown sougar, an… read more

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year old - Hatsukoi ("first love")

    By NilsG on 12th Dec 20122012-12-12T03:26:00

    88

    Background: The distillery in Yamazaki was the first in Japan. Established by the founder of Suntory, Shinjiro Torii. Because of this, Suntory will claim Torii to be "the father of Japanese whisky", … read more

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year old - Japanese Contender

    By jstuartoneill on 12th Sep 20122012-09-12T04:20:00

    79

    The scent starts on the nose with a green, citrus freshness, which is offset by the slightest medicinal scent. Overall, the bouquet is bright and inviting. The taste is slightly sharp, echoing the smell,… read more

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